Eating in Chicago

Headed for the Windy City? Here's my food suggestions for Chicago:


My favorite places to eat are Giordano's and Gino's ... I can eat
there two or three times each trip and NEVER have the same thing.


My favorite is Giordano's ... several locations .. and I now get my Chicago Italian fix when I go to Florida.

http://www.giordanos.com/main.php

They have a good selection of Italian cuisine in addition to the pizza.


Gino's ... aka Gino's East
http://featuredfoods.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/a-store/c-GinoAns_East.shtml?E+scstore+ginos

They also serve thin crust pizza and you can get pizza by the slice



For "hamborgerz" and history, there's nothing like the Billy Goat Tavern ... which originated "The Curse" on the Chicago Cubs. The original is downtown and there are other locations.

http://www.billygoattavern.com/locations.html


And what's a trip to Chicago without a hot dog (or two)??? There's a
real Chi Town treat!!! My recommendations are:

Superdawg ... it's MY favorite ... great atmosphere
http://www.superdawg.com/


Another with a great history is Demon Dogs but when I was looking at the web, they don't have a dedicated site - several locations - but can't tell which ones are open. If you see one, enjoy.

http://www.hollyeats.com/DemonDog.htm

Portillo's is another great hot dog spot (and they have several locations ... and the family has other restaurants)

http://www.portillos.com/



if you're out towards Evanston there's Bill's Drive In for hot dogs.




If you're by Wrigley Field, there are several places ...

Cubby Bear and Murphy's Bleachers are bars ... activity will vary depending upon the baseball schedule. Both are legends!

Harry Caray's Tavern, Dugout Bar and Grill, and Vines on Clark offer bar and grill type food and unique atmosphere.

Here's a note for Astros fans not used to the concept ... you CAN carry in food (and drinks) to Wrigley Field!


Finally ... recommendations from trusted palates ...

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse ... a little pricey but a good value. Very good steak! Lots of baseball memorabilia!

http://www.diningchicago.com/2008/show_banner.php?restID=270



there's also the Weber Grill. You know the grills in the backyard? This a restaurant where they just cook on the kettles ... YUM

http://www.webergrillrestaurant.com/



if you like beer ... Goose Island is a local brew ... they have brew pubs ...

http://www.gooseisland.com/pages/home/56.php



Those are the places I've been to and eaten or have a good recommendation from my BFF Neal (he takes great trips) and my sister (who goes there often).

Lots of good food to choose from in Chicago ... let me know how your trip went and where you ate.




dedications: to Jeanie - glad you had great seats and the Astros won for you!!! to Josh and Ellen - enjoy!!!